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Access

By car

It takes a little extra effort to get here, but the rewards are worth it. The beautiful countryside and traditional way of life offer a unique experience of the real Japan.

From Kyoto station

The first follows route 9 and then the highway (Kyoto Jyukando towards Fukuchiyama this is a toll road)- get off the highway at Sonobe and follow signs for Hiyoshi (route 19). Follow route 19 until you get to Miyama, then it will depend on where you want to visit within Miyama.

The scenic route takes about the same time from central Kyoto, but is a little harder to find your way and not recommended in bad weather, or if you are not a confident driver as the road is narrow and windy in places. This route follows route 162 towards Keihoku, then just stay on 162 all the way to Miyama. Finding 162 from Kyoto City is the tricky part, you will need a map or a navigation device. Its quite a fun route though and the views are more interesting than the highway.
When using a navigation device you can use the address and / or the phone number of the Miyama tourist association (or the address of your accommodation).
The tourist association is located centrally in the Miyama region, and is a convenient place to arrive with a public toilet, shop and gasoline stand all in one location.

Tel: 0771-75-1906
(This phone is not answered by an English speaker though, so please only use it for navigation purposes.)

Miyama is located about 50 kilometres from Kyoto train station.
By car, the journey from Kyoto takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. The Miyama area is around 140 kilometres in circumference so it may take a bit longer depending on your exact destination.

Car rental service

Car rental service is available at Miyama tourism association.
You need the national driver lisence to rent a car.
No reservation is required.
It would be a nice option to explore Kyoto's countryside.
For more information click the button below.

Public transportation

Nantan city bus

Kita,Kayabuki no sato bus stop.

JR Hiyoshi station

Nantan city bus runs from JR Hiyoshi staion.
Take a local or rapid train along the JR Sagano line to Sonobe from Kyoto JR station, which takes about 40 minutes.
Most trains require a transfer at Sonobe station to go to Hiyosi station.
The JR line is covered by the JR Rail Pass.
From Hiyoshi station take a Nantan City Bus into Miyama (45 minutes, 600 yen single ticket to Kita).
A few buses (The first and the last bus) depart from Sonobe Station instead of Hiyoshi Station. (60minutes, 900 yen single ticket to Kita).